1982–83 La Liga

La Liga
Dates4 September 1982 – 1 May 1983
ChampionsAthletic Bilbao
7th title
RelegatedLas Palmas
Celta Vigo
Racing Santander
European CupAthletic Bilbao
Cup Winners' CupBarcelona
UEFA CupReal Madrid
Atlético Madrid
Sevilla
Matches played306
Goals scored780 (2.55 per match)
Top goalscorerPoli Rincón
(20 goals)

The 1982–83 La Liga season was the 52nd since its establishment. It began on 4 September 1982, and concluded on 1 May 1983. After the penultimate game of the season, Real Madrid led by 1 point but lost in the final game at Valencia. The result meant that Valencia avoided relegation on goal difference, while Real Madrid lost the title to Athletic Bilbao by 1 point.